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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Increased connective tissue
  1. Hypermobile joints 
    ... disorders marked by extremely loose joints) Marfan syndrome (connective tissue disorder) Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV (disorder in which body is missing or doesn't have enough of a substance needed to break down long chains of sugar molecules)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003295.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Marfan syndrome 
    Marfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue. This is the tissue that strengthens the body's structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000418.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Aging changes in organs, tissue and cells 
    ... organs. There are four basic types of tissue: Connective tissue supports other tissues and binds them together. This ... in many tissues, as do other fatty substances. Connective tissue changes, becoming more stiff. This makes the organs, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004012.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 
    Krakow D. Heritable diseases of connective tissue. In: Firestein GS, Budd RC, Gabriel SE, Koretzky GA, McInnes IB, O'Dell JR, eds. Firestein & Kelly's Textbook of Rheumatology . 11th ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001468.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Aging changes in skin 
    ... blood vessels, and fat. Each layer also contains connective tissue with collagen fibers to give support and elastin ... for these areas is lentigos. Changes in the connective tissue reduce the skin's strength and elasticity. This is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Breast lump removal - series (image) 
    ... mainly of fatty tissue interspersed with fibrous or connective tissue. The circular region around the nipple is often ... the chance of a malignant lump is greatly increased if the woman ... fluid or a solid mass of tissue. If the lump is a cyst, it can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100003_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Scleroderma 
    ... polymyositis . These cases are referred to as undifferentiated connective tissue disease or overlap syndrome. ... hands are often involved due to fibrosis around tissue and tendons. ... Increased risk for lung cancer Digestive tract problems may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000429.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels 
    ... This is probably related to changes in the connective tissue of the blood vessel wall. This makes the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004006.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis 
    Corte TJ, Wells AU. Connective tissue diseases. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, et al, eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine . 7th ed. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000137.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Kyphosis 
    ... causes of kyphosis include: Certain hormone ( endocrine ) diseases Connective tissue disorders Infection (such as tuberculosis ) Muscular dystrophy (group ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001240.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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